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WARNINGS

not recommended by Ford can

affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could result

in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
Additionally the use of
non-recommended tires and
wheels could cause steering,
suspension, axle, transfer case or
power transfer unit failure. If you
have questions regarding tire
replacement, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

To reduce the risk of serious
injury, when mounting

replacement tires and wheels, you

should not exceed the maximum

pressure indicated on the sidewall
of the tire to set the beads without

additional precautions listed

below. If the beads do not seat at
the maximum pressure indicated,

re-lubricate and try again

When inflating the tire for

mounting pressures up to 20 psi

(1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure on the tire

sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to

protect the person mounting the

tire:

1. Make sure that you have the
correct tire and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and
wheel bead seat area again.

WARNINGS

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet

(3.6 meters) away from the wheel
and tire assembly.

4. Use both eye and ear
protection.

For a mounting pressure more
than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than
the maximum pressure, a Ford
dealer or other tire service
professional should do the
mounting.

Always inflate steel carcass tires

with a remote air fill with the
person inflating standing at a

minimum of 12 feet (3.6 meters)

away from the wheel and tire

assembly

Important: Remember to replace
the wheel valve stems when the

road tires are replaced on your

vehicle
The two front tires or two rear tires
should generally be replaced as a

pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted

in the wheels are not designed to
be used in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not

recommended by Ford Motor
Company may affect the
operation of your tire pressure
monitoring system.

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